Which child is best characterized as having a phonological awareness disorder?
A)Larry, who squirms around in his seat and does not pay attention to what his teacher is saying
B)Moe, who has trouble understanding his teacher because many of the words she says sound alike
C)Shemp, who is deaf in his left ear
D)Curly, who is slightly mentally retarded

Question

Which child is best characterized as having a phonological awareness disorder?
A)​Larry, who squirms around in his seat and does not pay attention to what his teacher is saying
B)Moe, who has trouble understanding his teacher because many of the words she says sound alike ​
C)Shemp, who is deaf in his left ear ​
D)Curly, who is slightly mentally retarded ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Phonological awareness disorders involve difficulty with understanding and manipulating the sounds of language. Moe's difficulty in distinguishing similar sounding words suggests a phonological awareness disorder. The other choices (Larry's lack of attention, Shemp's hearing impairment, and Curly's intellectual disability) do not necessarily indicate a phonological awareness disorder.

Which Child Is Best Characterized as Having a Phonological Awareness